DIOCESE OF SAINT CLOUD

HEART OF MERCY

VOICE OF HOPE

HANDS OF JUSTICE

DIOCESE OF SAINT CLOUD

HEART OF MERCY • VOICE OF HOPE • HANDS OF JUSTICE

Our Mission

We, the people of God of the Diocese of Saint Cloud, in union with the Universal Church,
believe in and proclaim the presence of Jesus Christ in our world.

Our mission is to be His heart of mercy,
voice of hope, and hands of justice.

Parishes

The Diocese of Saint Cloud has 131 parishes in 16 counties throughout central Minnesota with more than 133,000 registered Catholics.

For most Catholics, their parish is where the mission of Christ is lived. Active membership in a parish provides people the opportunity to enrich their faith life through worship within a community.

Catholic Schools

Every day, Catholic schools are dedicated

to helping each and every student grow in mind, body and spirit.

Our educators and staff are focused on strengthening the same life-long values for your child that you have instilled in them as a parent. Explore the Catholic schools and see what makes
us family.

The ministries of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal are at the heart of the Church’s mission. They provide hope, education and spiritual growth to people throughout our diocese. These ministries include vocations, Catholic education, faith formation, marriage preparation, family life, pastoral planning, multicultural ministries and the TV Mass for the homebound.

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From the Diocese

Are You Ready? Adult Day with PJ Anderson There’s something for everyone: a morning of reflection, an afternoon for parents and families and a FREE concert in the evening.

For more information and to register.

Find out more about the
2025 Jubilee:
Pilgrims of Hope

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Faithful Citizenship

Review resources from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Minnesota Catholic Conference, and state of Minnesota to assist you this election season.

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See what is happening
around the diocese

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Latest News

‘Once in a generation transition’ occurs at Saint John’s School of Theology

Saint John’s School of Theology is going through a once in a generation transition, according to the dean of school, Shawn Colberg — one where faculty with long and distinguished Read more.

Catholic Charities USA organiza fondo de ayuda para los afectados por el huracán Milton

Mientras que el huracán Milton se dirigía a Florida, pocos días después del huracán Helene, Catholic Charities USA lanzó una campaña de donaciones para paliar la catástrofe. The post Catholic Charities USA Read more.

Faithful urged to take part in global novena Oct. 11-19 to St. Thérèse of Lisieux ahead of World Mission Sunday

Ahead of World Mission Sunday Oct. 20, Hallow, the acclaimed prayer app, and the Pontifical Mission Societies USA are uniting to offer a global novena to St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Read more.

Catholic Charities USA launches Hurricane Milton relief fund

As Hurricane Milton took aim at Florida just days after Hurricane Helene, Catholic Charities USA launched a dedicated disaster relief donation campaign. The post Catholic Charities USA launches Hurricane Milton relief fund Read more.

Obituary: Franciscan Sister Anita Jennissen

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Francis Convent Monday, Oct. 14, at 11 a.m. Friends may call at St. Francis Convent on Sunday, Oct.13, from 4 Read more.

YOU BELONG HERE

Young Adult Ministry

To support single and married young adults to live the Gospel message through a life of prayer, study, community, and service.

Find out more.

PROVIDING SPIRITUAL COMPANIONSHIP

Mental Health Ministry

The role of a mental health ministry team is to provide spiritual companionship, to listen and enter into relationships; provide spiritual and practical support and resources; and provide educational opportunities for mental health awareness to the parish and community.

Mental health ministry is not about solving someone’s problems, but rather listening and accompanying individuals on their journey.

Check out the resources for help.

“Whoever suffers mental illness always bears God’s image and likeness, and has an inalienable right to be considered a person and treated as such.”

– St. Pope John Paul II

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St. Cloud Diocese TV Mass

Our diocesan televised Mass reaches nearly all households in our diocese through network programming each Sunday morning. This Mass is a wonderful opportunity for our home bound parishioners to enjoy their faith with the Diocese of Saint Cloud. Those who can’t watch the Mass on television are invited to view it online. This ministry is fully supported by donations and through the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. Get viewing information or watch the online TV Mass>

What is the Emmaus Institute?

The Emmaus Institute for Ministry Formation is a four-year intellectual and ministerial formation program for lay leadership ministry and potential Latino/Hispanic diaconal candidates from the Diocese of Saint Cloud, in partnership with Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary. Its purpose is to create well-formed ministers who will serve the mission of the Gospel in their families, parishes, and wider communities throughout the diocese. Read more>